Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX9V

Following is a complete comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 versus Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4800 was revealed 19 months after the HX9V making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm S4800 scores vs the HX9V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S4800 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm S4800 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S4800 has outside dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S4800 versus Sony HX9V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 compared to the HX9V.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4800 and HX9V is 66 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The picture below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4800 and HX9V.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of pictures although you should always consider the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher Fujifilm S4800 should have an edge in sensor innovation.